Christmas Painting Party · Sydney

The Christmas
Painting Party

Make this Christmas memorable with a fun, festive painting class! Create your own beautiful floral artwork to take back to the office and treasure the memories for years to come. No experience needed!

What to expect

Your festive
afternoon.

1

A festive set-up in nature, or we come to you

We style a beautiful festive setting out in nature, the Royal Botanic Garden or Balmoral Beach, or bring the whole experience to your office or a location you choose.

Festive painting party set-up in nature
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Laugh, sip and paint a festive template

Relax and have fun with your colleagues or friends while you paint one of our festive templates, guided from the first brushstroke to the last. No experience needed. Please get in touch if you would like to choose a template other than the ones shown here.

Festive painting template 1
Template 1
Festive painting template 2
Template 2
Festive painting template 3
Template 3
Festive painting template 4
Template 4
Festive painting template 5
Template 5
Five festive templates · swipe, and tap to enlarge
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Optional festive catering

Finish with a catered grazing spread laid out on arrival, included in the Festive package (A$110 per guest). The Classic package is A$79 per guest.

Festive grazing spread

We're not licensed to serve alcohol, so you're warmly welcome to BYO for a festive toast. Secure your date with a A$100 deposit, fully refundable up to 14 days before your event, or book and pay in full. We confirm within 24 hours, and any balance is settled on the day. December books out fast.

We love furry friends, but we kindly ask that pets stay at home for this event. Thank you for understanding.

Request your date

Fully refundable up to 14 days before your event · or enquire with no payment · we reply within 24 hours

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This Christmas, give the gift of art.

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Paint and Sip Sydney · All year round

High Tea
Paint & Sip in Nature

Sydney's most beautiful paint and sip experience. A private guided painting class in nature with high tea, for groups of two or more. No experience needed — you leave with a framed original oil painting.

What to expect

Your afternoon
in nature.

1

A beautifully styled set-up, wherever you choose

We arrive early and style your setting, the Royal Botanic Garden, Balmoral Beach, your office or a spot you choose, easels ready and everything laid out for your group.

High Tea Paint & Sip set-up in nature Garden set-up 1 Garden set-up 2 Garden set-up 3
Swipe through the set-up · tap to enlarge
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Paint one of our templates

Choose a floral template and paint it in oils, guided petal by petal from the first mark to the last. No experience needed, and you leave with a framed original.

Alla Prima template 1 Alla Prima template 2 Alla Prima template 3
Three templates · tap to enlarge
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Optional catering, a snack platter or a cake

Add a grazing snack platter or a celebration cake to your afternoon, just choose it in the form.

Catering spread

A$79 per person for painting only, or A$110 per person with catering or a cake · private group bookings, any size. We're not licensed to serve alcohol, so you're welcome to BYO. Secure your date with a A$100 deposit, fully refundable up to 14 days before your event, or book and pay in full; any balance is settled on the day.

We love furry friends, but we kindly ask that pets stay at home for this event. Thank you for understanding.

Request your date

Fully refundable up to 14 days before your event · or enquire with no payment · we reply within 24 hours

Frequently asked questions

Paint and sip in Sydney

What is paint and sip?

Paint and sip (also called sip and paint) is a guided painting class where you create your own artwork while enjoying drinks and food with friends. At Velor in Sydney, you paint a floral oil painting guided by a professional artist — no experience needed — and take home a framed original.

How much does paint and sip cost in Sydney?

Velor's paint and sip starts at A$79 per person for the painting experience, or A$110 per person with catering or a celebration cake. Private group bookings for any size.

Do I need painting experience?

No experience is needed at all. You're guided from the first brushstroke to the last by a professional artist. Everything is provided — canvas, paints, easel, brushes, and an apron.

Where does the paint and sip take place?

We host at the Royal Botanic Garden, Balmoral Beach, your office, or a location you choose anywhere in Sydney. We set up everything and bring all the materials.

Can I book a paint and sip for a hens party or birthday?

Absolutely! Our paint and sip is perfect for hens parties, birthdays, work Christmas parties, team building, and any celebration. We can add catering or a celebration cake. Book online or send an enquiry.

Places are limited
Dates are released to the waitlist first. Join, and we'll email you when the next garden opens for booking.